Valentines Day Cake Pops
Adorable, bite-sized red velvet cake pops coated in pink, red, and white candy melts — the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day gifting, dessert boxes, or celebrations.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking tray
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Cake Pop Sticks
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box red velvet or chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
Filling and Coating
- 1 cup frosting cream cheese or vanilla
- 2 cups candy melts red, pink, or white
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening for melting
- Valentine sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
- cake pop sticks for serving
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to package instructions. Let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add frosting a spoonful at a time, mixing until the texture resembles moist dough that holds together when rolled.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt candy melts with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip the end of each cake pop stick into the melted candy, then insert halfway into each ball.
- Dip each pop fully into the melted candy, letting excess drip off. Decorate immediately with sprinkles or glitter.
- Place the pops upright in a Styrofoam block or cake pop stand to dry completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
These cute heart-shaped cake pops make the perfect edible Valentine’s Day gifts. Chill before dipping for best results, and store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.